Who created ""The Antonius" Violin"?

"The Antonius" Violin was created by Antonio Stradivari in 1711.

What medium is ""The Antonius" Violin"?

"The Antonius" Violin is Maple, spruce, ebony.

Is ""The Antonius" Violin" in the public domain?

Yes, "The Antonius" Violin is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

"The Antonius" Violin

Antonio Stradivari

1711

Medium

Maple, spruce, ebony

Dimensions

Height: 23 in. (58.4 cm) Width: 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Classification

Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted

Culture

Italian (Cremona)

Department

Musical Instruments

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Annie Bolton Matthews Bryant, 1933

Accession Number

34.86.1a

Art Historical Context

Behold the exquisite "The Antonius" Violin, crafted in 1711 by Antonio Stradivari, the unparalleled master luthier of Cremona, Italy. his "Golden Period" (roughly 1700–1720), Stradivari instruments renowned for their superior tone, projection, and playability, revolutionizing violin-making. Hailing from the epicenter of Italian string instrument tradition—where predecessors like the Amati family laid the groundwork—this violin exemplifies the height of 18th-century Cremonese craftsmanship, blending artistry with acoustic precision. Constructed from premium maple for the back and sides, resona...

"The Antonius" Violin

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